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This one is really not easy to cross out directly!

Zhao Han had no choice but to ask: "What did Luo Qinshun teach about?"

Li Banghua did not answer directly, but elaborated: "From the Jiajing period to the Chongzhen period, the truly sensible Confucianists mostly adopted the doctrine of Zheng'an Gong (Luo Qinshun)."

Zhao Han immediately understood that Luo Qinshun was very important.

In terms of Neo Confucianism, Zhu Xi in the Song Dynasty and Luo Qinshun in the Ming Dynasty.

In terms of psychology, Lu Jiuyuan in the Song Dynasty and Wang Yangming in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhao Han asked again: "The two of you, Luo Wang, have you communicated before?"

Li Banghua replied: "The two gentlemen often corresponded, arguing about psychology and Neo-Confucianism. It was just an academic dispute, and there was no hostility, or even sympathy."

Both Luo Qinshun and Wang Yangming believed in Buddhism when they were young, but both hated Buddhism when they were middle-aged.One became a master of Neo-Confucianism, and the other became a master of Psychology.In the last ten years of his life, Wang Yangming had been communicating with Luo Qinshun by correspondence. Both of them wanted to persuade each other, but neither of them succeeded.

Zhao Han became more and more interested, and asked, "This Mr. Luo, how do you think about Qi principles? How do you think about Dao tools?"

Regarding this question, Chen Maosheng and other ministers who did not read much sat there without any special reaction.

However, the Confucian scholars headed by Li Banghua were very excited.

His Majesty finally asked, His Majesty finally asked about Confucianism, today is equivalent to a Jingyan meeting!

This is the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China!

Pang Chunlai smiled without saying a word, half-closed his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep sitting up.

Li Banghua stood up and replied: "Mr. Luo Wenzhuang (Luo Qinshun) believes that Qi and Li are one thing, but Li is different. He also believes that the metaphysical is the Tao, and the physical is the utensils. The utensils are also the Tao, and the Tao is also the utensils."

Zhao Holdun felt a smile: "I understand why King Luo is equally famous."

Wang Yangming changed the words "new" and "pro" in "Great Learning" in order to snatch the right to interpret the Four Books from Zhu Xi.

Luo Qinshun is also very fierce, directly overturning Zhu Xi's understanding of Qi principles and Taoist instruments.This is to reinterpret Neo-Confucianism from the core structure of Neo-Confucianism, bypassing Zhu Xi, and make Neo-Confucianism more practically instructive.

Wang Yangming and Luo Qinshun, one mind science, one Neo Confucianism, actually lead to the same goal by different routes.

Their theories were combined at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and thinkers such as Huang Zongxi and Wang Fuzhi were born.

Zhao Han's reaction made the ministers very frustrated.

They still want to continue to teach the scriptures to the emperor, and they were lucky enough to participate in the first sutra banquet in the Ming Dynasty. After a hundred years, they can be famous in history!

As a result, Li Banghua only said one sentence, and the emperor said that he understood.

How does this allow the ministers to continue talking?

Qian Qianyi, Zhang Pu and other members of the Imperial Academy were also called to the meeting this time. After all, it was related to the Confucian Temple sacrifices, and scholars should participate.

Qian Qianyi and Zhang Pu looked at each other, feeling a little surprised.The emperor who started a rebellion was not like Zhu Yuanzhang, but someone who had really studied Neo Confucianism.

Jinshi in the Ming Dynasty may not know what Confucianism is!

Because I only read the Four Books and Five Classics and annotations, my understanding of Neo Confucianism is still very fragmented.You have to read the works of Er Cheng and Zhu Xi in order to systematically master Neo Confucianism, which is impossible for most scholars.

Zhao Han read it when he was in Hanzhu Academy, and he read it from a high position, reading it from an angle of inquiry and examination.

You don't need to remember the details, you just need to grasp the overall framework and core ideas.

In Zhao Han’s view, Neo-Confucianism is a set of world outlook and methodology only from a philosophical point of view.

Zhao Han continued to review the list, while the officials sat there and waited silently.

Finally, Zhao Han put down the ink brush and said to the female officer, "Pass it down to all the ministers to read."

One by one, some people frowned, some were happy, some were puzzled, but none of them objected.

Because the sages they most want to bring into the Confucian Temple have been retained by Zhao Han, there is no need to argue with the emperor because of a person.

However, Sima Qian who wrote "Historical Records" was selected, and why did Sima Guang who wrote "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" fail?

On the contrary, Zhao Han personally added Dong Zhongshu, which made people feel reasonable and unexpected.

Dong Zhongshu's "rejection of a hundred schools of thought and exclusive respect for Confucianism" is actually a hodgepodge.What he only respects is the Confucianism of the Gongyang School, with the Confucianism of the Gongyang School as the core, adding the thoughts of Legalism, Taoism, and Yin-Yangism, which has influenced Chinese society for 2000 years.

Qian Qianyi looked at the list, and then looked up at the emperor. Su Wu could also enter the Confucian Temple?

Zhang Pu couldn't sit still, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it's nothing more than Shen Kuo being selected into the Confucian Temple. This Guo Shoujing is a minister of Meng Yuan. How can he enter my magnificent Huaxia Confucian Temple?"

Zhao Han said: "The "Da Tong Li" of the Ming Dynasty is just a slight modification of Guo Shoujing's "Shou Shi Calendar". Today's astronomy and water conservancy knowledge are mostly inherited from Guo Shoujing, and have benefited hundreds of millions of people for hundreds of years. Why? Can't get in?"

"If you are an official barbarian, you are not allowed to enter the Confucian Temple," Zhang Pu said, "Otherwise, if the puppet Qing Dynasty wins the world, can Fan Wencheng, Ning Wanwo, and Hong Chengchou also enter the Confucian Temple?"

Zhao Han explained: "Guo Shoujing was selected because of his knowledge to benefit future generations. How can people like Fan Wencheng compare?"

Zhang Pu said: "Your Majesty, all the people in the world don't care about learning."

Zhao Han was silent for a long time, then sighed, "Forget it, let's get rid of Guo Shoujing."

After another discussion, the list will not be changed, and generally follow the three principles of meritorious service, morality, and speech.

An upright official like Hai Rui and a loyal minister like Su Wu were selected because of their virtue.

It is more complicated to finalize the list of sacrifices in the Confucian Temple, involving literati.

The Wu Temple list is much simpler. Zhao Han can choose whoever he likes, and Yue Fei, Yu Qian, and Qi Jiguang are all invited in.Moreover, Yue Fei, who had never been in the Wu Temple, was directly designated as one of the ten philosophers of the Wu Temple by Zhao Han.

Of the ten philosophers of the Wu Temple, there can only be ten of them.

Since Yue Fei was invited in, someone had to be invited out.After thinking about it, Li Ji, the British prince of the Tang Dynasty, condescended to be demoted from ten philosophers to a famous general.

No one else could invite them, Bai Qi, Sun Wu, Han Xin, Le Yi, Zhang Liang, Zhuge Liang, etc., no one could invite them, and Zhao Han didn't dare to invite them.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

When he came to the street, Zhang Pu coughed repeatedly. He was seriously ill, and he was bedridden for two months this year.

Qian Qianyi said with emotion: "Confucian Temple, Martial Temple, and Emperor Temple invite many people in and out. Your Majesty is going to re-establish laws."

Zhang Pu coughed for a long time, covered his mouth and said: "Qin Shihuang was invited into the Emperor's Temple, and he had to have a hall to himself, so he deserved it. If there is no Zulong's Emperor's Temple, is it still called the Emperor's Temple?" "

There is really no Qin Shihuang in the emperor's temple in Ming Dynasty, the reason is that the merits and virtues are not good enough.

From the list of sacrifices determined by Zhao Han, the two knew what it meant.Enshrinement of upright officials advocates incorruptibility; enshrinement of loyal officials advocates loyalty.Shen Kuo's enshrinement is to promote scientific knowledge.

Zhang Pu seems to have regained his strength and stopped coughing. Looking at the bustling market, he said, "Your Majesty, you are becoming more and more like Ming Taizu, and the same is true for re-establishing temple sacrifices. It is almost the same as what Ming Taizu did back then. Do it all over again, just abolish the humble status. Next, it’s time to set up a big prison. I don’t care, I have been sick all the time, and I probably won’t live for a few years. Shepherd, you have to be careful.”

Qian Qianyi trembled all over, and said angrily: "What am I worried about? I am a scholar in the Imperial Academy, but I have not been involved in the court, and I have no chance of corruption. It is His Majesty who wants to build a big prison, and I, Qian What are you doing?"

Having said that, Qian Qianyi was really frightened, and made up his mind to stay in the Imperial Academy, and resolutely refused to serve as an official in the court.

Zhang Pu said: "Today's Shilin has all kinds of weird theories, and there are still many bitter scholars complaining. In my opinion, if you want to build a big prison, you must first kill a group of scholars. Mu, are there any old officials among your students? There are quite a few people who slander Tian Zheng with insinuations."

Qian Qianyi was stunned. It turned out that it was not safe to hide in the Hanlin Academy.

Qian Qianyi was a little anxious, and said sullenly: "Zhang Ximing, you are deliberately scaring me, right? This old man has devoted himself to his studies in the Imperial Academy, and has already cut off contact with his former disciples. From now on, we will thank you behind closed doors!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Zhang Pu couldn't stop laughing, he liked to see Qian Qianyi anxious.

The two called their husbands on the street, and they walked across the streets and alleys on sliding poles.

Zhang Pu coughed again, and after his breathing eased a little, he looked at the bustling market and sighed: "The prosperous age is approaching, and my life is not long, and I am really unwilling. If I can live another 20 years, and see the changes in this world, then there should be What a joy!"

Qian Qianyi said angrily, "Why are you dying? How old are you when you don't even say you're dead at this age? You said you were going to die two years ago, and you haven't lived until now!"

(About spreading lime on cultivated land, please explain. Modern farmers sprinkle lime, slaked lime, to neutralize the acidity of chemical fertilizers, and have some insecticidal effects by the way. In ancient times, there was no chemical fertilizer, and the dragoons sprinkled quicklime. In addition , not all of Liaodong, but only part of the cultivated land in Yaozhou and Haizhou.)

Chapter 459 [News from Japan]

Nanjing, wharf.

A messenger quickly landed, changed to a fast horse and shouted along the way: "Good news, good news. The new No. 12 division of the Datong Army broke through Youyang Xuanfu Division, Pingcha Dongsi, Shiye Dongsi, Yimei Dongsi, Rongxi Zhimaziping Cave Division. Return to the east and break through the Xuanwei Division of Baojing Prefecture and the Xuanwei Division of Yongshun..."

The messenger galloped to the city gate, showed his waist badge, entered the city and continued to shout along the way.

"Win the battle again?"

"Where is the new No.12 Division?"

"I don't know, it doesn't matter where it is, as long as we win the battle."

"Listening to those names, I'm afraid they are all chieftains. How can they beat Datong Heavenly Soldiers?"

"In less than two years, His Majesty will definitely rule the world, and the price of food will come down by then."

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"..."

Confidential battle reports must not be leaked, but for ordinary good news, messengers are allowed to spread the news along the way, which can boost the morale of the people and increase the prestige of the court.

As for the place names in the battle report, they are all chieftains in eastern Sichuan and western Hunan.

The No.12 Division was recently mixed, half of the soldiers were natives of Sichuan, and half of the soldiers were veterans of the Ninth Division.The firearms in the hands of the recruits are not enough, and many are still using bows and arrows, but they are more than enough to deal with the little chieftain.

Of course, some chieftains are really big, such as Yongshun Xuanweisi and Baojingzhou Xuanweisi.After the two places were conquered, they were directly merged into one mansion, tentatively named Yongshun Mansion.

Tujia, Miao, Zhuang...Multi-ethnic groups live together, and all of them are converted from the land to the local people. For those in poor mountains and remote areas, officials have to be sent to manage them for several years.

The people in Nanjing heard the good news, but Huo Tao, the left servant of the Ministry of War, reported his concern: "Your Majesty, I have received news from the Tenth Division that the puppet dynasty in the north of Annan Kingdom has sent troops to occupy more than [-] villages on the border of Siling Prefecture."

Under Zhao Han, the first two chief envoys were Ouyang Zheng and Huo Tao.

After the reform of the central system, Ouyang Zheng was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Huo Tao was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War Zuo Shilang (not qualified enough to be Minister, but acting as Minister).

Zhao Han really didn't want to understand: "Annan's northern puppet dynasty, even Annan's own country only occupies half, how dare they come to encroach on the border of Guangxi?"

Huo Tao replied: "I have consulted Mr. Li Ge (Li Banghua). According to Mr. Li Ge, Annan has been coveting China's borders for the past 300 years. During the Jiajing period, a war almost broke out. Take the opportunity to get back the lost border land."

The Mu family in Yunnan is more anxious than anyone else, because those lost lands are all the private land of the Mu family!

The Mu family fought and developed in the past dynasties, destroyed many small chieftains, and then replaced them by themselves.The newly developed land was not reported to the imperial court, and people were sent to manage it.This led the civil officials in Yunnan to think that those were not Chinese territories, nor Vietnamese territories, but lands of savages that had never been owned by them.

These private domains of the Mu family were historically taken over by Wu Sangui.

After the fall of Wu Sangui, part of it was occupied by Vietnam, and there were territorial disputes during the Qing Dynasty.Later, the French colonized Vietnam, and the country was completely separated from China, and there would never be a chance to take it back.

Huo Tao also said: "Nowadays, the Annan and Northern Dynasties have good relations with the puppet imperial court in Yunnan, so it is impossible to encroach on Yunnan. On the other hand, in Guangxi, our army has not yet occupied Siling Prefecture, and there are only some small chieftains in Siling Prefecture. The monarchs and ministers of the Annan and Northern Dynasties , has always had expansion ambitions, and it is expected to take the opportunity to occupy border villages."

"Since the Tenth Division didn't fight over, how did it know?" Zhao Han asked.

Huo Tao replied: "Wei Shi, the native official of Siling Prefecture, established himself as the chieftain after the fall of the Ming Dynasty. This man has great ambitions, brazenly sent troops to Siming Prefecture, and once captured Siming Prefecture. The chieftains of Siming Prefecture joined forces, Drive Webster back to Siling Prefecture. Now, Annan has invaded the border and occupied the village, Webster has lost the battle, and has a bad relationship with other chieftains, so he asks the Tenth Division of the Datong Army to send troops to help."

It can probably be understood that a teddy was going around and was suddenly bitten by a fierce dog, so he urgently asked someone to help him.

When Siling Prefecture was in Zhu Yuanzhang's time, it had already changed its land and returned to the people.However, Webster's hereditary Tusi, assisting the Han Zhizhou to govern the region, is not much different from the real Tusi.

Zhao Han asked, "What is the Tenth Division thinking?"

Huo Tao said: "I request Your Majesty to follow the example of Sichuan and add an additional division in Guangxi. Some remnants of chieftains in Guangxi often surrender and rebel, attacking officials and people with poisonous arrows in the mountains. The land in Guangxi is barren, with many mountains but little land. Many children People (Zhuang people) have been soldiers for generations, so they can make a living. Now there are some children who are willing to fight with the Datong army. But they are not even counted as farmers and soldiers, and their morale will inevitably be low, and some people have been instigated to rebel."

Zhao Han thought carefully, nodded and said, "The No.13 division was donated in Guangxi and recruited Tong Min as soldiers. However, although the Cu soldiers are powerful, they are difficult to control. We also need to recruit some Yao and Han people to join the original army. The tenth division of the team will be mixed."

Huo Tao said happily: "If there are two divisions in Guangxi, the whole territory will be pacified next year, and the next year they can directly attack the puppet imperial court in Yunnan!"

Zhao Han suddenly said meaningfully: "The frontier villages that have been eaten away by Annan, there is no need to rush to take them back for the time being. We will deal with them after we take Yunnan."

"According to the order!"

Huo Tao already understood that Zhao Han was keeping the excuse of war to send troops to Annan.

Thirteen divisions are 13 people.With the addition of 15 brave cavalry, [-] emperor's personal guards, and the guards of important seaports, Zhao Han's regular army will soon reach [-].

When Sichuan and Guangxi are settled down, and food and grass are sufficient, two divisions in Sichuan and two divisions in Guangxi can send troops to attack Yunnan and Guizhou, and wipe out the Southwest Warlords with a thunderous force.

Time has to hurry up, and the Chinese must go out.

Just this year, Newton was born and the Dutch discovered New Zealand.And the Dutch feel that New Zealand is the southernmost tip of South America...

The hairy bear from the north has also arrived. The Romanov Dynasty of Tsarist Russia, the founding father of the country, Emperor Mikhail, is about to end his life under the care of his parents.However, Cossack bandits have approached Lake Baikal and are constantly encroaching on Buryat Mongolia's territory.

As long as Tsarist Russia kills Buryatia, it will be able to border on the territory of the Qing Dynasty.

Lake Baikal, known as the "North Sea" in ancient China!

When the Manchus were fighting the Datong Army in Liaodong, Zhao Han was mainly busy with internal affairs.The Temple of Confucianism, Temple of Martial Arts, and Temple of Emperors, after confirming the rules, were repaired one after another, most of which were buildings from the Ming Dynasty.

The Temple of Emperors is only in Nanjing, while the Temple of Confucianism is found in various places, and the Temple of Martial Arts has to cooperate with the Military Academy.

A military academy is planned to be built in Nanjing first, and the main courses are conscription, drill, armament, logistics, command and so on.A small number of outstanding soldiers from each division will be sent back to study.At the same time, it recruits students from primary and secondary schools, and graduates from primary and secondary schools can be directly awarded the post of low-level military officers after completing their military academies.

Huo Tao, the left servant of the Ministry of War, resigned, and the female officer asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to summon the Lin family of Fujian?"